Army Body Composition Program Exam
Questions With Answers
What is the responsibility of Commander's and Supervisors per AR 600-9?
1. Implement the ABCP
2. Ensure the continued evaluation of all Soldiers under their command or supervision
3. Review monthly Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions Management Report (AAA-095)
4. Forward a complete ABCP file (per AR 600-9 para 3-8) to the gaining unit on each Soldier who
conducts a permanent change of station and is flagged for noncompliance with body fat standards
What is the function of a designated unit fitness training NCO or master fitness trainer?
1. Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in meeting and maintaining body
fat standards
2. Assist commanders in developing programs that establish a physical fitness program
3. Train other command designated NCOs in proper height, weight, and body circumference
methodology to assess body fat composition
What does AR 600-9 Cover?
The Army Body Composition Program
What Army Regulation Covers The Army's Body Composition Program?
AR 600-9
What does ABCP stand for?
Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)
What is the Primary Objective of the ABCP?
To ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions
What are the Secondary Objectives of the ABCP?
Assist in establishing and maintaining Operational readiness, Physical fitness, Health and A
professional military appearance , establish body fat standards, provide procedures by which
personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards
What must Soldiers maintain in order to meet mission requirements?
Soldiers must maintain a high level of physical readiness
What is one indicator of physical readiness?
Body composition
How is Body Composition an indicator of a Soldier's Physical Readiness?
It is associated with an individual's fitness, endurance, and overall health
Who will generally exhibit increased muscular strength and endurance, is less likely to sustain injury
from weight bearing activity, and more likely to perform at an optimal level?
Individuals with desirable body fat percentages
, Who will benefit from Soldiers meeting Body fat percentages?
The individual and collective benefit to themselves, their unit, and the entire Army
Who is responsible for meeting Body fat percentages?
Each Soldier (commissioned officer, warrant officer, and enlisted)
What is the amount of time that every Soldier will be screened IAW AR 600-9?
Soldiers will be screened every 6 months, at a minimum, to ensure compliance with this regulation
What is the only authorized method of estimating body fat?
The circumference-based tape method outlined in appendix B of AR 600-9
What are Commanders are authorized to use as a screening tool in order to expedite the semi-annual
testing process?
The weight for height table (Appendix B of AR 600-9)
Who has the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any Soldier that they determine does not
present a Soldierly appearance, regardless of whether or not the Soldier exceeds the screening table
weight for his or her measured height?
The Commander
What must the Commander do when a Soldier exceeds the Body fat standards?
The Soldier will be flagged in accordance with AR 600-8-2 and enrolled in the ABCP
What must a Soldier do in order to be released from the program?
They must meet the body fat standard in AR 600-9
Who are the Soldiers that are exempt from the requirements of AR 600-9?
1. Soldiers with major limb loss
2. Soldiers on established continued on active duty and/or continued on active Reserve status
3. Pregnant and postpartum Soldiers
4. Soldiers who have undergone prolonged hospitalization for 30 continuous days or greater
5. New recruits
What will Soldiers enrolled in the ABCP be given to help them attain the requirements of the Army?
1. Exercise guidance by the unit master fitness trainer and/or unit fitness training NCO
2. Nutrition counseling by registered dietitian (or health care provider, if a dietitian is not available)
3. Assistance in behavioral modification
Are the APFT and weigh-in required to be conducted on the same day?
No, commanders and supervisors are encouraged to allow a minimum of 7 days between APFT and
weigh-in
Why should the APFT and the weigh-in be conducted a minimum of 7 days apart?
To ensure the ABCP does not interfere with Soldier performance on the APFT
Questions With Answers
What is the responsibility of Commander's and Supervisors per AR 600-9?
1. Implement the ABCP
2. Ensure the continued evaluation of all Soldiers under their command or supervision
3. Review monthly Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions Management Report (AAA-095)
4. Forward a complete ABCP file (per AR 600-9 para 3-8) to the gaining unit on each Soldier who
conducts a permanent change of station and is flagged for noncompliance with body fat standards
What is the function of a designated unit fitness training NCO or master fitness trainer?
1. Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in meeting and maintaining body
fat standards
2. Assist commanders in developing programs that establish a physical fitness program
3. Train other command designated NCOs in proper height, weight, and body circumference
methodology to assess body fat composition
What does AR 600-9 Cover?
The Army Body Composition Program
What Army Regulation Covers The Army's Body Composition Program?
AR 600-9
What does ABCP stand for?
Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)
What is the Primary Objective of the ABCP?
To ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions
What are the Secondary Objectives of the ABCP?
Assist in establishing and maintaining Operational readiness, Physical fitness, Health and A
professional military appearance , establish body fat standards, provide procedures by which
personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards
What must Soldiers maintain in order to meet mission requirements?
Soldiers must maintain a high level of physical readiness
What is one indicator of physical readiness?
Body composition
How is Body Composition an indicator of a Soldier's Physical Readiness?
It is associated with an individual's fitness, endurance, and overall health
Who will generally exhibit increased muscular strength and endurance, is less likely to sustain injury
from weight bearing activity, and more likely to perform at an optimal level?
Individuals with desirable body fat percentages
, Who will benefit from Soldiers meeting Body fat percentages?
The individual and collective benefit to themselves, their unit, and the entire Army
Who is responsible for meeting Body fat percentages?
Each Soldier (commissioned officer, warrant officer, and enlisted)
What is the amount of time that every Soldier will be screened IAW AR 600-9?
Soldiers will be screened every 6 months, at a minimum, to ensure compliance with this regulation
What is the only authorized method of estimating body fat?
The circumference-based tape method outlined in appendix B of AR 600-9
What are Commanders are authorized to use as a screening tool in order to expedite the semi-annual
testing process?
The weight for height table (Appendix B of AR 600-9)
Who has the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any Soldier that they determine does not
present a Soldierly appearance, regardless of whether or not the Soldier exceeds the screening table
weight for his or her measured height?
The Commander
What must the Commander do when a Soldier exceeds the Body fat standards?
The Soldier will be flagged in accordance with AR 600-8-2 and enrolled in the ABCP
What must a Soldier do in order to be released from the program?
They must meet the body fat standard in AR 600-9
Who are the Soldiers that are exempt from the requirements of AR 600-9?
1. Soldiers with major limb loss
2. Soldiers on established continued on active duty and/or continued on active Reserve status
3. Pregnant and postpartum Soldiers
4. Soldiers who have undergone prolonged hospitalization for 30 continuous days or greater
5. New recruits
What will Soldiers enrolled in the ABCP be given to help them attain the requirements of the Army?
1. Exercise guidance by the unit master fitness trainer and/or unit fitness training NCO
2. Nutrition counseling by registered dietitian (or health care provider, if a dietitian is not available)
3. Assistance in behavioral modification
Are the APFT and weigh-in required to be conducted on the same day?
No, commanders and supervisors are encouraged to allow a minimum of 7 days between APFT and
weigh-in
Why should the APFT and the weigh-in be conducted a minimum of 7 days apart?
To ensure the ABCP does not interfere with Soldier performance on the APFT
